Victim

She doesn't walk or pace, she strides at the speed of escape, her head panning, eyes scanning, every suitor a potential threat, all tarred with the same brush, she cannot forgive and cannot forget. The price paid for violation and she can't settle the debt. Her assets have been frozen- love, and trust. And so she keeps moving, as she must. Trying to leave her past far behind her but wherever she goes, her memories find her.

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James Inman

Date: 10/3/2020 9:55:00 AM

Great thought provoking write Viv. How sad for her.

Viv Wigley
Date: 10/3/2020 11:03:00 PM

Thanks, James.

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 10/3/2020 12:27:00 AM

Some things are just hard to get away from. Viv, escaping is easy, hiding is hard. This is a great write. Linda

Viv Wigley
Date: 10/3/2020 11:05:00 PM

Thanks, Linda, it is about someone I see regularly around town. Had a rough time, seems no end to it. Hope you're well, you look like you are :) stay safe. Viv x

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 9/29/2020 7:36:00 AM

- The memories will always find us ... even memories we will forget - A great poem, Viv .... nice to see you back :) - Hope everything is well with you :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Viv Wigley
Date: 10/3/2020 11:06:00 PM

Thanks, Anne-Lise, hoping you're safe and well, too! Viv